More cancer care centres on the way

Brighter days ahead: Dr Zaliha (centre) posing with cancer survivors during the ‘Against All Odds – A tribute to Cancer Survivors’ event at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Also present are Naa and Hoo. ­— AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: There are plans to expand cancer treatment centres nationwide to ensure that patients have equitable access to high-quality treatment and palliative care, says the Health Minister.

Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that currently, many patients have to seek treatment in Kuala Lumpur.